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After many years of watching anime, I've discovered the key to enjoying it is something very simple: Lowered Expectations. Most anime are telling stories or showing characters that are very familiar. Sometimes, I get fed up with that, but other times it's interesting to see different takes on the same origin story.

Favorite Types of Anime:Ones that are character-driven, but also with a legit plot rather than just slice of life. Bonus points if there is a psychological aspect to it...whether it is exploring how people adjust to future technology (Psycho-Pass), how individuals mentally compete with each other in tactics (Death Note), or how they get caught up in grand-scale strategy (Legend of the Galactic Heroes).

I was 16 or so when I saw Vampire Hunter D. I was hooked and immediately set out to watch all the anime I could find. Most of the anime available at rental stores at the time were put out by Manga Entertainment and known for their ultra-violence and excessive profanity. I guess I look at cursing and gory violence with rose-tinted glasses because of this. I also finally got around to watching DBZ during one of its complete reruns on Toonami. After getting quality internet and discovering fansubs, my list of anime grew to the numbers you see today...though I still have a soft spot for those great 90's OVAs. Even the bad ones are enjoyable in a nostalgic sort of way.

400th Anime: Tower of Druaga [6/26/2008]
450th Anime: Riki-Oh:The Wall of Hell [10/17/2008]
500th Anime: Bartender [10/03/2009]
550th Anime: Space Runaway Ideon [6/29/2010]
600th Anime: Devilman Lady [12/20/2010]
650th Anime: Maoyuu Maou Yuusha [4/17/2013]
666th Anime: Shingeki no Kyojin [9/29/2013]
700th Anime: Kuroko no Basket 2 [3/31/2014]
750th Anime: Hai to Gensou no Grimgar [03/27/2016]
800th Anime: Yuragi-sou no Yuuna-san [02/08/2019]
850th Anime: Hachi-nan tte, Sore wa Nai Desho [11/20/2021]
900th Anime: Lily C.A.T. [06/23/2022]

100th Manga: Katsu! [12/05/2008]
200th Manga: You After the Rain [2/13/2009]
250th Manga: Dream-like Days [7/22/2010]

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Days: 258.8

Mean Score: 6.62

Total Entries1,395
Rewatched114
Episodes15,409

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Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei 3rd Season

Yesterday, 4:05 PM

Watching 6/13 · Scored -

Tsuki ga Michibiku Isekai Douchuu 2nd Season

May 9, 3:22 PM

Watching 18/25 · Scored 7

The New Gate

May 5, 2:27 PM

Watching 4/? · Scored -

All Manga Stats Manga Stats

Days: 67.1

Mean Score: 5.83

Total Entries489
Reread2
Chapters9,982
Volumes1,138

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Baby Steps

Jul 1, 2023 4:06 PM

Reading 434/462 · Scored 8

Hiraheishi wa Kako wo Yumemiru

Jun 20, 2023 5:27 PM

Reading 34/? · Scored -

Isekai Meikyuu de Harem wo

Jun 19, 2023 4:03 PM

Reading 73/? · Scored -

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MoesianThracian Jan 18, 2023 1:07 AM

Dude, there is some serious negativity against old anime, OVAs in particular, from the 80s and 90s. I wonder what's up with that? The three "most helpful" reviews on "Tokyo Revelation" are all negative and are all incredibly inept.

MoesianThracian Jan 3, 2023 11:31 PM

Yea, guy sets off to conquer a tribe, but is saved by them and gets enamoured by their culture, so he changes sides. Betrayal is portrayed as a virtue for some reason. I guess you should fight your own people if you disagree with them. Nobody questions the main character's motives in these films.

I still haven't seen Dances with wolves, I have to check it out, even though I've seen the story several times already. Maybe it's told better.

MoesianThracian Jan 1, 2023 11:37 AM

Education has been a huge problem for every state since towards the end of the Cold War. In many respects, people before the Internet were more savvy to the media they consumed, because it required more from them. I'm not sure how this cultural shift occured that media became more "stupid" or "accessible".

There's also a problem Miyazaki mentioned that, in regards to anime, the industry isn't filled with people who want to animate, it's filled with fans of fans, who can't even iterate well on established formulas. In films that's especially evident in America, where the most they do is just make copies of classic films but change the sex or race of a character.

MoesianThracian Jan 1, 2023 2:06 AM

I share your sentiments, although I'd say that audiences have only become dumber to narratives and plot mechanics and character motivations. Really, it seems like most people can't understand when a story is insinuating something. It has to be blatantly obvious. Since most people don't read religious texts now or fairy tales, or classical literature, they don't even have the means to understand the language of stories. Ironically, what was meant to be spoon-fed for kids in order to understand this type of media, has become the de facto standard. And I feel like all the anime of the 2010s I've seen never have a character stop talking. It pisses me off.

MoesianThracian Dec 31, 2022 9:20 AM

I love 80s and 90s OVAs, I need to watch more of them. I don't understand why so many people dislike and downvote them when they're so awesome!

MoesianThracian Dec 31, 2022 2:41 AM

Seems like you've greatly enjoyed Yoma. I especially love the counting song.

Maceration Feb 2, 2021 2:43 PM

That's a lovely profile you got there. I would like to remember it. sent you a fr.

AnchorShip Dec 22, 2019 2:48 PM

I would suggest checking out Monster as from the look of your profile it seems you haven't watched it yet. I am currently about 60 percent done with it and It is extremely different from most of the shows on this medium. It breaks through some of the same stories that judging from your profile seem to repeatedly show up in anime. It is similar to Death Note, but has a more realistic approach to the cat and mouse chase/revenge story. I think you'll really like this series whether it be the manga or the anime adaptation.

aiaisu Dec 29, 2017 10:25 PM

people in japan call people oniichan and onnechan outside blood relations because thats how you refer to those who are older than you when you are a child.

katsup Feb 6, 2014 7:47 PM

Thanks for the birthday wishes! Yes, I still stop by every now and then... MAL will always be my favorite site for anything anime related. I hope things are going well for you as well!!! :)

qreepy Sep 6, 2013 8:48 PM

I agree with literally everything in your Anime pet peeves. Especially oniichan. Like are they serious?! They're not related what so ever! I hate it when they say that.

Dark-Evolution Jun 19, 2013 3:51 PM

I just wanted to let you know that I'm planning to retire from MAL activeness fairly soon, BlackMagic. The reason I'm doing this is I have certain life goals set up for myself and unfortunely being active at MAL is going to take up too much of my time. Even though I still do like anime, my passion for it is not the same as it once was.

I wanted to say that I have enjoyed our past discussions and it was an honor to help you out over the years at CnC. Hope you enjoy your times at life as much as I have. Farewell.

Megadedhed Apr 7, 2013 7:22 PM

Similar for me, dropped out of school, spent a year working, realized I wasnt ready to work full time for the rest of my life, moved to Chicago. Living in an apartment and taking classes here. Also, Im now realizing how many shows I still need to watch... oh well, waiting till the summer for that.

Megadedhed Mar 25, 2013 7:16 PM

Dude, Its been like... forever. How have you been?

Dark-Evolution Dec 25, 2012 2:36 AM

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